I stamped my design onto Specialty Stamping Paper for Inks . I find this specialty paper has a smooth slick finish which is perfect for Distress Inks. I like to use those small finger sponge daubersto help me isolate the Distress inks when I color.

After adding a few aqua gemstones, I bedazzled a bit more with Stickles Glitter Glue in Diamond. The effect looks so much more impressive in person, trust me. It's a bit of sparkle without being over the top like glitter can be sometimes.

These are the coolest snowmen I've ever made without being made from snow. Actually I prefer the kind made from paper because then I know I only had to stamp, cut and glue instead of shovel, bundle and freeze.

I've provided a quick look at how I made my snowman using the dotted circle stamps as his body and the branches as his arms.

My "secret sauce" on this card is the eyelash yarn I used for a cool effect. OK I have to admit this came from my stash and is a few years old. It dates back to when everyone was making trendy scarves from eyelash yarn.

I did not make scarves - I just buy stuff....and store stuff.....for a very long time.....hahahaaha

Saturday, September 16, 2017

It's always time for a coffee or tea break as far as I am concerned -something hot to sip and enjoy as I spend time crafting. It's just another way to relax as I use one of my favorite collections from Maja Design (note I say "one of my favorites" as I have many that I favor.)

Per Wikipedia: Fika is considered a social institution in Sweden; it means having a break, most often a coffee break, with one's colleagues, friends, date or family. The word fika can be used as both verb and a noun.

I created the card to play along with the Maja Design Mood Board for the month of September. Yes the Mood Board image invites you to think Summer but that's merely a suggestion. My inspiration was taken from the colors.

I layered by snowflakes on my card. I thought they looked lovely that way. The key to using the stamp & die set is to definitely stamp first.This provides an easier platform for making sure your die cut is securely in place. you can even tack down with tape if you want.

I prefer a nice crisp stamped image and your choice of ink does have an impact on the final image quality. I used Tsunkineko - Memento Ink- Rich Cocoa because it has a warm richness with great clarity when stamped. Distress Inks will not provide as sharp an image as you may desire.

I used some white eyelash yarn as my fun wintery trim. I also added dimension to a snowflake by backing with foam tape.

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